NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: magnesium & silica Corundum is natural Al2O3.]. Physical description: Odorless, white, crystalline powder. Chemical & Physical Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations Properties: (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): See α-Alumina for physical & Skin: N.R. Not available. chemical properties. Eyes: N.R. Wash skin: N.R. Remove: N.R. Change: N.R.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗Dust entry
magnesium & silica Corundum is natural Al2O3.]
Odorless, white, crystalline powder. Chemical & Physical Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations Properties: (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): See α-Alumina for physical & Skin: N.R. Not available. chemical properties. Eyes: N.R. Wash skin: N.R. Remove: N.R. Change: N.R.
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
Irrit eyes, skin, resp sys Breath: Fresh airTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys Swallow: Medical attention immed
Evidence
Controls
- follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
- use exposure monitoring
- use engineering and work-practice controls
- use appropriate respiratory protection